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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-07-21

The Attorney General, at the re-
quest of Secretary of State Robinson,
who has received numerous protests
against granting certificates of ineor-
poration to Social Clubs, has rendered
an opinion as to his (the Secretary 81
obligations in the premises. Citing
the law authorizing the Incorporation
of Social Clubs upon which he bases
his opinion, he holds that their incor-
poration cannot be prevented, mas
much as the mere act of Incorporation
in no wise indicates that violation OF
the laws regulating and prohibiting
the sale of intoxicating liquors is ia
tended; consequently such certificate 8
must be filed whenever applied for.
If, however, such Clubs are guilty OF
violation of regulative or prohibitory
enactments, they subject the mselves
to the penalties prescribed by law
rhe protests came from prohibition
towns, which are suddenly awakening
to their needs of some such innocent
and lawful organization In which to
promote social cheer. minus the inter.
dicted beverages. Did it ever occur to
the advocates of legislative or statutory
prohibition, that an equally effecctual
method lies in the direction of an en-
lightened sentiment and conviction on
this subject, which promotes restric.
ton and prohibition where alone il
will prove effective, in the minds and
hearts of the people?
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-07-21

AZ WE go to press the Democratic
State Convention is being held at
Cleveland, consequently we are unable
to give the result of its proceedings
in this issue. That its deliberations
will be characterized by harmony and
adherence to the principles which gave
birth to the party and for which it has
battied, as fundamental to the interests
and welfare of the people. there can
be no question. Principle. rather than
suppositious expediency. will harmon
ize its adherents in enthusiastic sup
port of the party that has steadfastly
and grandly championed the rights t
the people, whether in opposition 10
the sncroachments of monopolistic
corporations or Legislative enactments.
1t Is matter of conjecture as to who
will be the choice for the first place on
the ticket, but since the declination oi
Hon. A. @ Thurman, it is generally
conceded that Hon. Thos. E. Powell
will receive the nomination for Gov
ernor. Indications are strongly iI
favor of our townsman, Hon. d. G
Goodman, as the nominee for Lieut.
Governor, whose standing is unques
toned as a man of integrity, outspo
zen and consistent with enlightened
views and appreciation of all question:
pertaining to the welfare of commu
nifty, State and Nation. The conven
ton will make NO mistake in making
choice of candidates of the caliber o
Mr.. Goldman, who will honor both b!
in ,egrity and ability any position the.
may be called upon to occupy. Mean
while, whoever may be che sen as on
standard bearers-for it is not 80 mucl
who, as what. is presented for supper
aud endorsement in the composition
>f ticket-will receive that cordia
snd hearty endorsement which augur
the success of our ticket this fall.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-07-21

cru ~ -.
Commencing July lat, 1887. the N.
Y. L. E. d w. r. r., lessee N. Y. P.
& o. r. R., will place on sale thousand
mile tick cts, good one year from date
of issue, at the rate of $40, These tick
els will be accepted for passage not
only on all divisions of the N. Y. P. 4
y. r. R., but also over the entire Erie
system. Ia like manner mileage tick
cts issued by the Erie" will be &C.
cepted over the N. Y. P. Il o. X. r.
Their use will not be coDfined to one
person only, but when issued to the
head of a family will be good for any
member thereof, or for the entire fam.
lily travelling together, and when issued
to business houses or firms, they can
be used by any one member or repre-
sentative thereof travelling at their ex
pense, but only by one person at 4
time. All mileage books purchased
previous to July lst, will also be ae
cepted for passage over the entir,
Erie system.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-07-21

We have just literally cut prices all to pieces.
Values not considered Indeed, we have put
such prices on our Clothing as will make every
sensible young man within 80 miles or more
of Ravenna anxious to have one of these gen
uine bargains This is not only on paper, but
fact THE MOS MERCILESS CUT ever
made on new, good fitting, truly fine and sea-
sonable Clothing.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-07-21
Terrible De.tituion In Liberia

COLUMBIA, s c., July l5 Letters
are frequently received here from
many of the cOlored people who emf
grated from this State to Liberia sew
eral years ago, in which wOful tsles
are Iold of their condition in that
countIy A few days ago a colored
tenanT O.i John d. Tyler's plantation
in Lancaster county received letter
from one of his kInsmen, an inteili
gent negro, who went to Liberia in
the AZpr, in which he pleads for means
to return TO South Carolina. He says
that he and his companions will enter
into solemn obligations TO work the
balance of their days for any person
who will pay their passage back to
this country. He represents himself
and others W ho went with him from
Lancaster county, as being in q most
pitable coudit;on, bordering on star
vation. He says they have not sc
much as seen piece of meat in twelve
months, and as Tor bread, they hard y
get enough 10 keep body and soul TO
gether. There is some talk of raising
fund by popular subscription TO ena
BILE these unfortunate people to return
to their former homes.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-07-21

She stood before the glass for three
solid hours applying the resources of
Art to the Disgusting of Nature. She
painted her cheeks, penciled her eye
brows, arranged in becoming shape
her store hair; put padding here aud
hump there, squeezed where Nature
wanted expansion, and expanded
where it was neither necessary nor
graceful. Then when the struggle
between Nature and Art was ended
to the great discontinue of Nature,
she sat 9 ,elf down and wrote po.
EN- in PRAISE of the Self-Made Wo.
man."
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-07-21


The following data regarding the
terms of credit allowed in various
countries are derived from reports of
United States COnsuls, published by
the government.
1t appears that in Germany the sys
tenn OF credit is very W ,despread, and
the purchasers in settling their ac-
counts are generally much longer than
in France and in England. Nearly
/ every commercial and manufacturing
branch of business has its own parlic-
ular terms of credit, and there is no
uniformity in this respect.
In England the payment of the
| price of the goods delivered is required
at the end of three months, dating
| from the day of shipment
| In France four months acceptance
is required TO be sent in settlement of
: the invoice.
In Italy but little credit business is
done, and none without good security
being given.
In Spain fur -fifths of the transac~
tions are done on a cash basis, while
in Portugal great liberality is shown.
and quite long credit is usually al
lowed.
In Austria it is scarcely possible to
do business without allowing very
long credit, which is nearly always
one of six months.
In Turkey, even objects of rrlme
necessity are sold on credit, and in this
country, as we'll as in Russia, the time
allowed is in most cases twelve months.
In Canada settlements are made al
the end of thirty days, with discount
of per cent. Sometimes q credit OF
from three to six months is allowed
but in this case there is no discount.
In Mexico the large commercial
houses willingly give credit of from
six to eight months, and in the retail
trade longer terms are given custo
mers in which to settle their accounts
In Costa Rica n credit of from six tC
twelve month is given in case of mer
chandise imported from Europe, in
order that the goods may be easily anC
quickly disposed of. But since thi
system of credit has often led to losses
it is now being given up.
In Cuba the time fixed for paymen
Is generally from four to five month
after delivery of the goods.
The Consul General of the Unitet
States at Rio states that one of tn
greatest drawbacks to commercial iu
, tercourse with Brazil resides in tn
necessity of allowing too long a credit
At Rio Janeiro, as at Buenos Ayres
minimum credit is six months.
, In the Bermudas accounts are settle
, but once a year The 30Lh of June
the day usually fixed for the pay ments
In Asia Minor a credit of but tw
or three weeks is in most cases all tina
: is allowed.
In China it is customary not to Civ
credit. Money is obtained from lend
ers who exact an interest of from s
' IL per cent. Business is nearly alway
conducted upon cash basis.
In Australia credit of six month
is generally allowed.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-07-21

ELECTRICITY doesn't even despise
rat killing: " A Birmingham Conn.,
electrician has new rat trap, which,
it is said, works admirably. He at.
taches piece of meat to one pole of a
dynamo machine, which can only be
reached by the rat by standing on a
plate, which serves as the other pole.
Report says that no rat has yet got the
meat, but many have reached for it,
and the inventor is rewarded for his
ingenuity with large collection OF
dead rats"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-07-21

MRS. JOHN A. LOGAN was severely
injured last Friday, by attempting to
Jump from a carriage which was
being backed over an embankment by
a frightened horse after which she and
a lady friend were riding, at Carbon
dale, Ill. Her foot was caught in the
wheel of the carriage, and she was
thrown under the horses feet, sustain.
ing q severe scalp wound and receir,
in painful bruises on her lett arm and
side. The surgeon in attendance pro-
nounced her injuries quite serious, but
not alarming a. to fatal results,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-07-21
THE Sherman endorsement boon

The Sherman endorsement boom,
to which it ia proposed to convert the
Toledo convention, rather than State
conclave of innocent patriots as re
CARDS emoluments ETC., pertaining to
official position, met to place in nom
ination State ticket, moves our wor
thy Governor to express himself as
follows: "I still think it would have
been better TO let the Presidential
question 60 until next year, but Sena-
tor Sherman, for reasons that are sat
isfactory to him, thinks otherwise, and
the proposed resolution will no doubt
be offered to the convention. do not
think it appropriate for me, me,sustainipg
the relations I do to that body, to en-
gage in the controversy that seems to
be impending"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-07-21

SECRETARY of State Robinson said
the other day to a New York inter
viewer just before the presidents let
ter was published: ut is evident
enough that if he (the president)
should go to st. Louis it would be i'm
DOS ,ible for him to escape without in
suit" Robinson is a member of the
Grand Army of the Republic and had
not a word of depreciation of the in.
tended disrespect to the highest officer
of the government"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-07-21

A REMARKABLE case of calcareous
degeneration is reported at Mt. Ster-
ling. KY. Abou. six months ago Mr..
Thomas Williamson, a citizen of that
place, felt peculiar numbness in his
left leg, since which time a gradual
calcareous process has been going on,
until now the limb is as hard and
and white as a piece of sculptured
marble.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-07-21
THE Ph'late 'phia Record says

III Il 4 II 1eI' . JuIc 1NCCOIU says
While the negroes enjoy equal rights
with the white men, they are not yet
wholly free. They are still to great
degree uDder the domination of a po-
litical party that claims proprietary
interest in them, and in their simplic
ity and gratitude they imagine they
owe something to this party. But
their political servitude Ia fast passing
away. They are becoming emaucipa-
ted from the new masters into whose
hands they passed after their enfran
chisemenJ, and when this emancipa-
tion shall be complete they will be
abundantly able to take care of them
selves.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-07-21

THE public debt was reduced more
than SIG, ,00O, 600 in June-another evil
dence, no doubt, that the administra-
tion favors slavery and that the coun-
try is going to the bowwows faster
than an owl can wink,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-07-21

English SPAWN Liniment removes
all Hard, Soft, or Calloused Lumps
and Blemishes from horses, Blood
SPAWN, Curbs, Splints. Sweeney, Sti-
f1es, Sprains, Sore and Swollen throat,
Coughs. etc. Save $50 by use of one
bottle. Warranted. Sold by Belding
4 Gibbons, Druggists, Ravenns, O.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-07-21

THE Controller of the Currency,
Mr.. Trenholm, VINO ought to be re.
garded as good authority, says the
general business of the country is in q
good shape, and that continued good
times may be expected.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-07-21
.To BE or Not to Be.n

1t is commendable. but not altogeth-
er characteristic of the average poiiti
clan, to place ones self resignedly in
the hands of the people, subjecting
any ambition or personal desire we
may cherish, to their decision. as re-
CARDS promotion to place and honor in
the councils of State or Nation. The
latest and perhaps most striking ex-
ample of resignation in this direction
is Senator and would be President,
John Sherman. So unselfish and un
-chemiBg is he. that he proposes to
test the preference of the people-or
such portion of them as are SO benight-
ed as to follow the political teachings
of those who phrase loyalty and pat.
riotism in the light of partisan tenac,
tty and adherence to sectional rather
han national issues. ignoring the fact
that mutual interest links the sever
al States together in completed glory
and str ngth-st the coming Republi
can State convention, and resignedly
abide by it's decision as to who-him.
self or Blaine-shall be the standard
bearer of the party of enlightened
sentiment and progressive ideas, In
he next Presidential canvass.
The following dispatch may give 8
little light on the matter:
COLUMBUS, O.. July l3.-Today the
| sherman men are nappy. The Blaine
| banners have been puiied. down. Il
| uas b. tn decreed that Sherman mus
| 1e endorsed by his own Stale AZ Toledo
rnele il, of course. oppOsltio.. to it by
some eminent Republicans. They say
| however, that such action has no in
duence on next year. When the condi
lons may be changed.
| Gen. Grosvenor, A z. Thompson
.nd George K. Nash arein the schem,
nere to gain from Gov. Foraker hi
| approval of such AN endorsement.
Congressman Thompson speaks TO
| Sherman that he wants endorsement
| low or never. If not unanimousl,
hosen for President by the Toled,
convention, Sherman will never asl
.onor from OHIO Republicans again
The result promises to be am en-
iOrsement without discussion. ThOml
,vn says he is sure the resolution viii
,e passed, aud 1t ought to be-. IL viii
.e passed for the sake Of harmony
darmony is everything this year
John Sherman has dictated his terms
.'eace has won. We are all for Sher
man in Ohio.
Ii is the most signal political victor.
which has been gained by any mai
or y, ars. The conference today de
:ides HIM the leader of Ohio Republi
ans, 1.-The only antagonist whom Biain
fears.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-07-21

So. 90 buys you beauty; $1,000 just as nice
SIS 90 Suit as we ever owned $500 buys
one of our elegant made Tailor Suits, Sack
Coats and Four Button Frock Coats-dandies.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-07-21

| proclaiming amnesty and grace from
Rome to conquered Greece! He had
read and pondered something better
Perhaps he had heard the psalm of the
Hebrew King-as he chanted of the
deliverance of his people from bondage
Then was our mouth filled with
laughter and our tongue with singing.
The Lord hath done great things for
us, whereof we are glad. Turn again
our captivity, o Lord, as the streams
| in the SOUTH These studies of civil
war and of amnesty have not been the
recreation or joy of the Republican
leaders. They read the gospel of an
archy and rejoice in the covenant of
death and hell. This governor OF
Ohio, who SO inaptly fills the place
Lucas, Corwin and Allen, telegraphed
to some attorneys in Washington to
get out an Injunction against the de-
livery of the flags. Had he lived
eighteen hundred and eightty-seven
years ago, when the angelic choir
chaoted Peace on earth, good will to
men, he would have sought for the
Roman judex at Bethlehem to enjoin
the angelic choir, unless they had sung
Hate on earth and ill will to men.
Laughter and applause Nay, fur
cher, had he lived in the vicinity of
the mountain where Christ taught US
how to forgive our enemies aud pray
for those who despitefully use US, he
would have invoked, with frenzied
blasphemy, Caezar himself to close the
lips of the divine teacher. And he
would have been ably seconded by the
gentle Fairchild, who, with aimless
fury wonld have cried out, Palsied
be the tongue that utters such benign
lessons of forgiven So
To the noisy ar thoughtless icono
clasts of representative government
and federal fellowship, to the sectional
aud malicious aDathemizer of this year
of grace who would have us forget
their delinqueDcies and malpractices
in the elemental noises they create
against the South and the Democracy,
to them can say in the spirit of for
giveness and kindness, Father, for
give.them! They know not what they
do.'" prolonged applause ]
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-18

Death of William HI. Alden. . Well
 Known and Prominent old Citt.
 zen.
 Mir. William H. Alden, an old and well known resident of Westville, died yesterday at his residence, corner of Alden and Foun tain streets, aged seventy eight. He had but just returned from visit to the South when he was stricken with paralysis and died after about two days illness. He had been grow ing feeble for several years past. He was one of the largest real estate owners of Westville and Alden street was named after him. He was an upright and honorable gentleman and a member of the Congregational church, Rev. Mr. Willard pastor. His wife survives him. He leaves three sons, two in New York city and one in Wisconsin, formerly of South Carolina, and one daughter, who resided with her parents. One daughter, who is dead, was the wife of the late Dr. Beard of New York city, noted writer of works on diseases of the nervous system and ire quent contributor to prominent medical jour nals. MT. Alden had resided in Westville for twenty-f or thirty years past, and was in his active life merchant and afterward a farmer
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-18
FOREIGN MISSIONARY MEETING

Fourteenth Annual Gathering of the
 New Haven WOmAn's Baptist For.
 eign Missionary Conferenee-Reports
 Read and Officers Elected.
 There was large attendance at the four teenth annual meeting of the New Haven Woman's Baptist Foreign Missionary Confer ence at Calvary Baptist church yesterday morning and afternoon. The following of ficers were elected for the ensuing year:
 President-Mrs S. M Whiting
 Vice Presidents-Mrs. E. M. Jerome. Mrs Henry Stowe, Mrs F. R. Bliss.
 freasurer--Mrs. S. R. Smith.
 Corresponding Secretary-Miss F. s. Twiss.
 Recording Secretary-Miss Hattie l. Jerome
 Executive Committee-Mrs; H. M. Welch, Mrs Fairman. Mrs. J. McGregor Mrs. Dr. Phelps, Mrs H. Mansfield, Mrs: w. H. Buttrick. Mrs. J. H. Sey- mour Mrs. A. E. Reynolds Mrs. T. s. Samson, Mrs P S. Evans.
 Miss Jerome and Miss Twiss, ss core spending and recording secretaries respec lively, rendered their reports, which showed that the conference was in highly success full condition and that four new circles have been added during the past year. A memo rial rervice was heard in reference to those members of the conference who have died during the past year. During the services Mrs. Rev. T. s. Samson and Mrs. Fowler sang an appropriate duet. Mrs. E. M. Je' rome read letter of missionaries semi-cen, tennial jubilee of Assam mission. The treas uEeF port SlOW0U Lu6 uOucy FcColfod for the past year amounted to S1 ,667. ST. Mrs. Lines, of Waterbury, and Miss May Mansfield, of this city, rendered solos in excellent style The other interesting fea- lures were the Bible reading by Mrs. E. A. Chapman, of Meriden; J. R. Cows paper on s'The Congo, Africa;" Mrs. G. P. Durham's paper on 1.-The Responsibilities of Not Do. ing,' and addresses by Mrs. Cora Van Mil finger, of Constantinople, and Mrs. M. H. BixbY, of Bufmah.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-18
INDIANS .rO RE CITIZENS.
Interesting Talk at the United Church \ Chapel Last Night-rhe Great Wrong
 none to the Indians.

Interestfng Talk at the United Church \ Chapel Last NiRht-The Great Wrong
 Done to che Indians.
 MT. and Mrs. T. H. Tibbles, members of the Omaha Indian tribe, told the large audi ence at the United church chapel last night of the great wrongs which have been per petrated on the Indians of this country. The Omaha tribe has not suffered so much as the other tribes, because it contained some who were educated and understood the English language, and were therefore better able to fight for it's rights with the government The Indian should be given citizenship and not be shut off like he now is. There are many crimes being committed daily amongst the tribes, but as there is no law and no court, and the young men know this, noth- ing can be done. There is no way the Indian can seek redress for the way he is treated. Fifteen years ago Mrs. Tibbles Bright Eyes) said that the Indians were given lots and houses for each family to live in, property. If anybody else wanted the propsrty they would be driven from their homes. Now they have deeds and that is all. White men were put in as blacksmiths, agents, etc, who looked with disdain on the Indians. The Indians applied to the govern ynent for positions in their own territory, but were refused them, yet were made to pay nonev for these white men and conld never .,at an itemized account as to how their mon ey was spent by the agent of the Indian res ervation. MT. and Mrs. Tibbles gave 8 very oraphic account of the oppression of the h. dians. .
 Walter AIlen formerly of the Boston Ad- vertiser, now of this city, and Prof. Brewer aiso spoke of the way the Indians had been oround down by the government. MT. Allen Said he believed the Dawes bill, which pro vides for the Indian being full -fedged citi- zen. was the emancipation of the Indians. The President has only to sign it to become
 law Some very interesting S m Ina and sbow that the Indians have been shabbily and shamefuny treated by the government,
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-18
LOCAL NE w g.
Brief Mention.

Wedding invitations engraved at Dorman's
 The meeting to further talk over the pro- feet of having base ball club in New Haven takes place this afternoon.
 Patrick McManus, of Winsted, was brought to the New Haven hospital yesterday. He is suffering from injuries received by the eaving in of sewer trench last fall.
 The Waterbury Manufacturing company has secured the services of Miss Jennie Lounsbury, graduate of Gafey's shorthand school, as stenographsr and type-writest.
 The remains of Mrs Emily L. Woodruff of West Haven, widow of Eleazur s. Wood ruff, late of Watertown, who died in West Haven Monday, were taken to Watertown yesterday morning for interment.